This Affordable Prescription-Strength Retinol Has Been Hiding In Plain Sight On Amazon

Adapalene, which is the gentlest in the retinoid family, also has some ability to improve the appearance of sun damage, said board-certified dermatologist Dr. Macrene Alexiades, who is also based in New York.

“Generally speaking, over-the-counter retinol products are suitable for those with mild issues… [T]hose who need a stronger over-the-counter version… would use adapalene or Differin,” a name-brand adapalene product, Alexiades said.

Both Alexiades and Ostad said that, like all retinoids, adapalene has the potential to be drying, so it’s best to use just a pea-sized amount on the whole face, only at night, and to pair it with a moisturizer.

Most adapalene products — the best-known of which is Differin — have the same .1% concentration of the ingredient. Ahead, you can shop all of the options we found on Amazon and read some reviewer comments about their effectiveness.

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